If you are busy on a job search or trying your best for a career change, you must be going through job advertisements in newspapers or relying on online recruitment portals. You might also be thinking of approaching recruitment agencies. But do you know that career fairs can be another source of recruitment advice that you want? At such fairs you can find out about different career job opportunities and apply for them at the same time.

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Although Susan Stansbury had been a loyal, hard worker, she and thousands of others were laid off in a company downsizing. Why this could be the best thing that ever happened to Susan.

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So the rumor mills were true and you were part of company-wide layoffs. How do you cope? What do you do now? Of course you want to rant and rave — but is that the best way to deal with it? Here are tips on how to deal when you’re laid off by your company.

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The prepared early bird gets the temp assignments. Be ready to go!

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In this day and age competition is fierce for a limited number of desirable positions in the professional world. The only hope that many job seekers have, no matter how qualified they may be for the position, is to create a cover letter that turns up the “wow” factor and impresses hiring managers as something a little above and beyond the others.

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There are few things more soul destroying than doing a job that at really means nothing to us. How many of us have got to the end of a working week to think - “Well, what have I actually achieved” -only to be less than satisfied with the answer?

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You have successfully created interest from an employer with your CV, impressed them during interviews and negotiated a salary and benefits package that reflects your capabilities. You have received written confirmation of a job offer and have handed in your letter of resignation to your current employer.

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You’ve spent a great deal of time drafting and developing your resume and cover letter. You’ve written enough information so you can tailor you resume and cover letter submissions to closely match the employer’s requirements in the job announcement. What’s next?

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Networking entails establishing a network of contacts who could conceivably help you in the development of your career - or put another way - it is the exchanging of information and resources and ideas in such a way that builds relationships. Talk to everyone you know. Tell them you are looking for a job. Let them know what kind of work you have done in the past and what you would like to do in the future. This information gives them a clear picture of what you are looking for, and they just might know of someone who could help.

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Jobs perks to keep in mind when selecting an hourly job. Are you receiving carpet treatment at the workplace?

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